Double Chocolate Walnut Clusters Recipes

EASY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WALNUT COOKIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicon baking mat.
• Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
• Add the butter, both sugars, and the vanilla to a large bowl. Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy; 3 to 5 minutes. (Or, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment).
• Scrape the side and bottom of the bowl then add the egg. Mix on medium-low speed for 30 seconds. The egg will not be completely incorporated.
• Turn the speed to the lowest setting. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, beating until just combined; 1 to 2 minutes.
• With the mixer on low, add the walnuts and chocolate chips and mix until just incorporated.
• Drop 1 1/2 tablespoon-mounds, or use a medium cookie scoop, onto baking sheets. Leave 2 inches between the cookies to allow for spreading. Lightly press cookie dough mounds down towards the baking sheet.
• Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be dry and tops slightly cracked. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WALNUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 of the chocolate chips over hot, boiling water.
• Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
• Blend in melted chocolate and egg; beat well.
• Stir in milk.
• Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
• Blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
• Stir in remaining chocolate pieces and walnuts.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minute.
• Cool on wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CANDY CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pretzels. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.